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7mo ago

Apple Accused of Illegal Workplace Rules by US Labor Board

The NLRB claims Apple imposed unlawful policies nationwide, interfering with employees' rights to organize and discuss work conditions.

Apple employees work in an Apple Store at the Grand Central Terminal in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 4, 2022. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
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Two Apple stores have unionized while others across the country are trying to do so in the face of the company's anti-union campaigns. © Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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Overview

  • The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint accusing Apple of violating federal labor laws by enforcing illegal confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-compete agreements.
  • The complaint alleges Apple's policies deterred employees from discussing pay equity, sex discrimination, and other workplace issues.
  • If Apple does not settle, the case will proceed to an administrative judge in January, with potential appeals to federal courts.
  • The charges originated from a 2021 complaint by former Apple senior engineering manager Ashley Gjovik, who also filed a related lawsuit against the company.
  • Apple faces multiple pending NLRB cases, including allegations of wrongful termination and union interference, while the company denies any wrongdoing.